Fire extinguishers in the workplace

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Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 building owners and occupiers of premises to which people have access are obliged to provide suitable fire fighting equipment and to ensure that each appliance is properly maintained, immediately obvious and readily accessible in the event of fire.

 

Handheld extinguishers and people who have been trained in their use are often the first line of defence against a possible disaster and therefore one cannot overstate the importance o... (12 more words)

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